Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-11
ADELINA PATHS PERIL.
The Attempt to Assassinate Her at 'Frisc
How n Panic MAS Ayerted.

The Attempt to Assassinate Her at Frisco
How Panic WAS Averted.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 10.-The
bomb which exploded prematurely in the
hands of the crank at ths Grand Opera
House last night was made of n can filled
with powder in the center of which was q
bottle. The can was wrapped in pieces OF
cloth soaked in infiammable oil, and it is
believed that the intention was not only
TO kill Adelina Patti and those near the
stage, but also to set fire to the building.
1t was arranged TO explode by number OF
friction matches which connected with a
fuse inserted in the powder. The theory
is that the fuse burned too quickly for the
crank. Though Patti concluded her part
in the evenings programme, it was notice
able that the occurrence had considerable
effect upon her and somewhat subdued her
usual yiyacity.
Patti was giving her last concert Of the
season, which was announced rs her last
appearance in the city. At 1912 O'Clock,
after she had twice appeared in front OF
the curtain, in response to recall mt the
conclusion of an aria from "Traviata," and
Just as she had retired again TO the wings,
Il tremendous explosion was clearly heard
above the yociferous applause, and a cloud
of smoke was seen to rise over the railing
of the top gallery. Instantly every lorg-
nette in the house was focused on the
point, and a panic was imminent Per
sons in the gallery were rushing about
seeking the quickest means Of exit, ana it
was only by the selfpOssessiOn Of the
newspapermen present in the box, coupled
with that Of the diva, that stampede of
the entire house for outdoors was prevent
ed,
The newspaper men were in a stage box
and quickly perceived that no serious re-
suits had occurred and that the danger was
over. They communicated by mods and
motions with Patti, who was still In sight
in the flies, to come before the curtain.
She c0mprehended the situation, came
forward quickly, and giving the cue to
Arditi, leader of the orchestra, began sing
ing Home, Sweet Home" This had n
calming effect on the audience, and though
many left to ascertain the cause and effect
of the explosion, the concert was carried
on to its conclusion.
Az so0n rs the location Of the trouble
could he learned policemen rushed TO the
scene, and found man with a badly
burned face and hand, moaning with
agony, and the remains Of an internal ma
chine about him. lie was placed under
arrest and conveyed 10 Irving Hospital,
where he stated he had stopped to pick up
his hat and cane and found package under
his seat, which he picked mp, and that as
he raised il to see what il was il exploded.
No other person is known to he hurt. He
gives his name as Dr. James Hodges dys
pepsia specialist, residepce at 4 Central
Place, aged Il. e.. sH
Others, however, give q different version
of the affair. 4 lady who set next 10 him,
and narrowly escaped injury, says that
during the evening he made - number oI
Significant remarks, which pointed clearly
to the purpose which the latter attempted
TO carry out. Among the observatiOns'he
was heard 10 make was Patti is singing
we'll tonight, but she will never sing
again" He also uttered. imprecation'
against the family Of ]. o. Flood, who oc'
cupied box. The Chief Of Police tried
To get him TO commit himself at the hos
pital, but utterly failed.
There was no additional development:
to-day with regarG to the bomb throwing
in the Grand Opera House l4st evening
Nothing Gap he extracted trma the prisoneI
and the police are mare than ever firmly
convinced that he is simply crank
Madam Patti could not be seen this morn
inc